Maximum axle weight

This regulatory sign prohibits a vehicle if the load on any single axle is greater than the weight shown. On the illustrated 4t sign, no axle may carry more than four tonnes.

Regulatory Traffic Signs

Source reviewedRUS 054

What should you do?

Do not enter the restricted road if any axle exceeds the displayed limit. Use a suitable alternative route rather than relying only on the vehicle's total weight.

How to recognise it

It is a red-bordered white circular sign showing an axle symbol above a weight in tonnes.

Common confusion

Maximum axle weight applies to each individual axle. Maximum gross weight is a separate restriction that applies to the vehicle's total design gross weight.